Pavers

Concrete

Stamped Concrete

Asphalt

Durability

High

Extremely Flexible.Lifetime warranty against cracking.

Poor

Not Flexible. Will crack.

Poor

Not Flexible. Will crack.

Poor

Cracks from freeze/thaw. Settlement and salt deterioration.

Maintenance

Low

Most stains are hidden, pavers are easily flipped or replaced. Lifetime warranty against chipping and cracking.

Moderate

Oil and other stains hard to remove. Ugly cracks are likely to occur that are relatively difficult and expensive to repair.

Moderate

Oil and other stains hard to remove. Ugly cracks are likely to occur that are relatively difficult and expensive to repair.

High

Wear and weather will break down surface. Black seal coat required every 2-3 years.

Reparability

High

Pavers small, uniform shape make them easy to replace. Pavers with stains can be flipped.

Poor

Difficult and Expensive to repair. Can not repair without ugly scar marks.

Poor

Difficult and Expensive to repair. Can not repair without ugly scar marks.

Poor

Erodes from oil drippings. Rut and pothole repairs leave visible patches.

Appearance

Limited

Available in grey or light brown, can be colored throughout or on surface only.

Limited

Stamped concrete looks artificial. Few color options.

Limited

Asphalt looks painted and artificial. Few color options.

High

Widest range of surface finishes, colors, shapes, and sizes. Wide variety in design styles.